ROCK OUT!!

Today was an awesome day with M.  She is getting ready for her quince and her theme is rockstar.  This theme is very appropriate as she is in her own right "a rockstar".  M had such confidence and creativity in front of the camera.  She has her own style and is very photogenic.  A big thank you to Katrina from Lyons Salon (she is an amazing stylist BTW) for her patience and time today.  M and the whole gang had a blast and had fun rocking out in the studio!  :]

Determination, Courage and Perseverence

This winter break for my family has been all about the Orange Classic soccer tournament in Plantation.  The Pinecrest Premier U-10 girls just won this tournament in their division and it was an amazing feat to watch.  This team has been through so much over the past year or so.. Girls coming and going, some wanting to quit because it was so much work, practice, constructive criticism, game losses.  Being part of a soccer travel team is a huge commitment for the family & definitely takes a toll on us all.

THEN... we have this win!  A win with a team we have tried for the past 2 years to beat with no avail.  (Actually, this year we tied them 3 times)

We had the glory, the excitement and the feeling of all the hard work that just paid off.

We have these challenges through out our lives, working hard for something, wanting to quit because "It is Hard"or "I am so tired".  These girls are learning a life lesson and honestly, it was a reminder for me in my career as well.  Kudos, to Alex who is an amazing coach and has really shown our daughter and her team members how to work together, put feelings aside and play soccer with your heart and soul!